ENCLOSED DRONE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

摘要

An unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus (100) that includes an air vehicle assembly (150) that is at least partially enclosed within a protective enclosure assembly (120) The protective enclosure assembly (120) is typically at least partially elastic, to protect the air vehicle assembly (150) from bumps, collisions, and other similar occurrences. The enclosure assembly (120) can also facilitate the ability of the apparatus (100) to operate in a ground movement mode (114), such as a rolling mode (116), in addition to a flying mode (112).

主权项

1. A drone apparatus (100), comprising:
an enclosure assembly (120); and an air vehicle assembly (150) securely positioned within said enclosure assembly (120); wherein said drone apparatus (100) provides for operating in a plurality of modes (110), said plurality of modes (110) including a flight mode (112) and ground mode (114).